GRE Word List

ELLIPTICAL

of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse

The meaning of the word elliptical is of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse.

Random words

WordMeaning
wadeto step in or through a medium (such as water) offering more resistance than air
vertexthe top of the head
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
guiledeceitful cunning : duplicity
hema border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down
triflesomething of little value, substance, or importance
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
relinquishto withdraw or retreat from : leave behind
recessionthe act or action of receding : withdrawal
inertlacking the power to move